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May 22, 2021

I've found quite a bit on the internet about quality screws, and what differentiates them from cheap screws, but what about well-made nails.  Which company makes the best nails?  I've…

May 15, 2021

I have a pretty unique situation that I'd appreciate some fresh eyes on. We have a 100 year old fully gutted, masonry block, 2 story house. Based on research, we've…

May 14, 2021

Anyone have recommendations for a gutter & cover system that will keep most of the tree debris out? I've seen some Here is additional information: * Mostly pine trees, some leaf* Existing…

May 14, 2021

I'm having a pre-built 16' x 36' cabin placed on piers (30 per manufacturer's spec). I'm planning on using (3) 8" x 8" x 8" corner block as piers. My…

May 8, 2021

Hello friends. I need to build 8' long concrete fence posts that will be buried 2' in the ground. My objective here is to increase their strength against being broken…

May 5, 2021

My son and I are in the middle of building a Jurassic Park Explorer (exactly like the 1 from the movie) and I am currently focused on the roof. I've…

May 4, 2021

I have a slab on grade foundation built in 1972.  It has aluminum siding with what seems to be some sort of fiberboard sheathing that doesn't take much to crumble.…

May 2, 2021

My fiance's master bedroom ceiling seems to be sagging.  She has been in her house about 11 years.  Two years before she bought the house, the previous owners had an…

May 2, 2021

We are doing a conversion of a mostly-unfinished bonus room to a laundry/utility room. The exposed and unfinished subfloor is particleboard. The owner plans to put down LVP.The question in…

April 28, 2021

I'm in the process of building a 24'x24' detached garage. Currently  sheathing the walls and will be setting the trusses next. I had a question on how the gable overhangs…